Kill The Computer

Bonus: Etymology of the Goon (All This for Ten Dollars)

We figured we'd give you the first one free: Caleb and June join for MLYP's first episode, now exclusive behind the KTC paywall as bonus content for you. Check the Patreon comments or Discord for the notes and the power point presentation that go along with this episode. Stay tuned for more exclusive extended KTC universe shows in the coming weeks and months, all at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Wisdom of the Crowd Ft. 60 Minute Drill

Ed Zitron and Arif Hasan join us for a loose conversation on how online gambling is destroying the world.Follow Ed at wheresyoured.at and Arif at wideleft.football and if you're a fan of the NFL, be sure to listen to their show with Caleb, 60 Minute Drill.

Preview: (Don't) Date The Computer

Today we take a look into the strange world of people dating, falling in love with, and at times even marrying, AI companions. Listen to the full episode:www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Voice Without a Face (Dead Internet Pt. 2)

We're back to finish our thoughts from the pilot episode. We talk about bots, data harvesting, and how troll farms are used by governments, for governments, and with the intent to influence governments.

Preview: The Death of the Free Internet

June and Caleb have a looser, freeform conversation about Collective Shout, YouTube's new AI powered ID verification requirements, the UK's new Online Safety Act, and what this all means for small publishers and normal internet users just like you. Join our fantasy football league by filling this form out: https://forms.gle/GixJMftsYFcimLdQ8

The Grand Inquisitors (Dead Internet Theory)

Thank you for being here and welcome to the inaugural episode of Kill The Computer. We discuss the history of the dead internet theory conspiracy. Then we take a look at how much of it has, as of yet, come to pass.Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxC3CD9ZE4dUqVqYyp-RrJel79YKppG7BzAiqbKwmds/edit?usp=sharingSupport us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

Western Kabuki (Finale)

Janie comes on to discuss what it's like to make art during the Trump administration, then the gang says farewell. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for coming along on this journey. We love and appreciate each of you.Follow Janie at janiedanger.comFollow Alex at https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/If you want to stay and help June and Caleb kill the computer, you are in the right place. Stay tuned, more info will be coming extremely soon.

Preview: After Dark Ft. Laura Jedeed

Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City. Her bylines include The New Republic, New York Magazine, Politico, and Rolling Stone. She focuses on American conservative and far right movements. Today she joins us to talk about The Daily Wire's content slump.Follow her on Substack: https://www.bannedinyourstate.com/Listen to the entire episode at https://www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki
 

Cosmic Horrors (Worst Tweets Parts 1+2) Ft. Internet Today

Eliot from Internet Today joins us for a round of Cosmic Horrors: The Worst Tweets Q2 2025 all in a single episode no paywall extravaganza. Disgusting!Follow Eliot/IT: https://www.youtube.com/@InternetTodayTV and https://x.com/eliotetc
Support us at www.Patreon.com/WesternKabukiSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TasSUbaC4YKAFuU2mcuibYsdYul0wqupKr-JX_a0-OY/edit?usp=sharing
 

Preview: Beast Week Part 2 - The Dullards Question Ft. The Worst Of All Possible Worlds

This is a preview of Beast Week Part 2, subscribe to our patreon to get the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/westernkabuki/
We are joined by our friends Josh and Brian from The Worst Of All Possible Worlds to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast.  We watch some of Mr Beasts videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world.Follow TWOAPW here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-all-possible-worlds/id1570782388